Moving heavy furniture can be one of the most challenging parts of relocating a home, office or workplace. Bulky items such as couches, cabinets, tables, appliances and other large objects can be difficult to grip, awkward to manoeuvre and physically demanding to carry. To effectively move heavy furniture, proper techniques and tools are essential.
Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps provide a practical solution, helping two people lift and move heavy or bulky items with greater control while reducing reliance on the hands and arms alone. Whether you’re a professional removalist or simply moving furniture around the home, the right lifting equipment can make a big difference.
What Are Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps?
Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps are a two-person lifting system designed to assist with carrying heavy and awkward items. The Pro-Ex Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps are manufactured from durable polyamide webbing and are designed to support loads of up to 200 kg when used correctly.
Each set includes:
- 2 harnesses with ‘E’ buckles and shoulder sleeves
- 2 adjustable weight-bearing straps
- Adjustable strap length from 1.6 to 2.7 metres
- 50 mm wide webbing
- Maximum supported load of 200 kg
The adjustable design allows the straps to accommodate a variety of furniture sizes and shapes
How Do Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps Work?
Instead of gripping and supporting the entire load using your hands and arms, the straps are positioned around the item being moved and connected to the shoulder harnesses worn by two people. This helps distribute the load across the lifting system and allows the two users to work together to raise and manoeuvre the item.
The adjustable straps are particularly useful when moving furniture of different dimensions, allowing the lifting setup to be altered to suit the item being carried. Because the straps lift the furniture off the ground, they can also help reduce the need to drag heavy items across floors, potentially helping protect flooring and furniture from scratches and scuffs.
Why Use Shoulder Lifting Straps?
Heavy and awkward manual handling can place considerable stress on the body. Safe Work Australia identifies high or sudden force and awkward postures among the factors that can make manual tasks hazardous. Safe Work Australia
Using suitable equipment and planning the task properly can help minimise manual-handling risks. SafeWork NSW also emphasises that safe manual handling involves more than simply teaching a particular lifting technique – risks should be identified and appropriate controls and equipment used for the specific task. SafeWork NSW
Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps can be a useful lifting aid because they help users maintain control of bulky items and reduce reliance on the arms and hands alone.
They can be particularly useful for removalists, furniture retailers, warehouses, delivery businesses and people moving house.
Are Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps Safe?
Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps should always be used by two people and only for loads suitable for the equipment and the people performing the lift. Before each use, inspect the webbing, harnesses, buckles and straps for signs of wear or damage. The pathway should also be checked for obstacles, stairs, slippery surfaces and other hazards before attempting the lift.
Importantly, a 200 kg product capacity does not mean that every 200 kg item can safely be manually lifted. The size and shape of the item, environment, individual capabilities and other manual-handling risks must also be considered.
Make Moving Heavy Furniture Easier
Whether you’re moving a couch across a room or regularly transporting furniture as part of your business, Pro-Ex Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps provide a durable, adjustable and reusable lifting solution.
With a 200 kg load capacity, adjustable 1.6–2.7 m straps and heavy-duty polyamide construction, they’re designed to make moving bulky items more manageable.
Explore the Pro-Ex Furniture Shoulder Lifting Straps to find out more.